This dream is unlucky. You will, if you are a farmer, see your crops blasted and your cattle lean and unhealthy.

To business men it means debts whose accumulation they are powerless to avoid.

To the young it denotes unhappy unions and death of loved ones.

To see your own coffin in a dream, business defeat and domestic sorrow may be expected.

To dream of a coffin moving of itself, denotes sickness and marriage in close conjunction. Sorrow and pleasure intermingled. Death may follow this dream, but there will also be good.

To see your corpse in a coffin, signifies brave efforts will be crushed in defeat and ignominy, To dream that you find yourself sitting on a coffin in a moving hearse, denotes desperate if not fatal illness for you or some person closely allied to you. Quarrels with the opposite sex is also indicated. You will remorsefully consider your conduct toward a friend.

(Arc) In a dream, a coffin means a great wealth. Ifone sees himself hiding inside a coffin in a dream, it means fearing one’s enemy and that one is incapable of facing him, though this element in a dream also could mean salvation or escape from dangers that will follow.

If one sees himself riding on top of a coffin in a dream, it means that either his name is mentioned in a will, or that he will face a dispute regarding an inheritance that will turn to his advantage.

If one is given a coffin in a dream, it means that he is given knowledge, peacefulness and dignity. Acoffin in a dream also represents stress and worries or a travelling vehicle.

A miller’s flour mixing container which traditionally used to look like a coffin in a dream represents ajust man or a man of knowledge and a true guide. (Also see Sarcophagus)

A dead person is encoffined: you’ll be struck by money luck. • A corpse break out of its coffin: You can expect a sudden boost of money luck • A coffin is pulled to the surface: a great fortune is coming your way;

This dream symbol most likely evokes fear, but before making quick interpretations, carefully consider all of the details in this dream.

The coffin could symbolize a lack of energy or vitality in the dreamer. It could represent the death of one stage of life and movement into another. (Not necessarily physical death! In fact, some cultures believe that if you see a person dead and in a coffin, he will most likely live a long and healthy life!) When dreaming about coffins, we may be contemplating the nature of the death experience and may access the state of consciousness that is attuned to the spiritual world. Most simply, and most likely, the coffin in your dreams may represent feelings of confinement and lack of freedom. See also: Burial, Death

A coffin in a dream may indicate that one may need to embrace death as a natural part of the cycle of life.

A coffin in a dream may also predict a death in the family or in your circle of fnends and colleagues, but it suggests this very rarely. Death in a dream is usually symbolic rather than literal. Thus, a coffin may symbolize the end of a relationship or another important transition In life. It may also indicate that you have lost your enthusiasm for life.

Vision: Seeing an empty coffin means that you will reach a ripe old age, or that you worry unnecessarily.

A dead person is in the coffin: financial losses or setbacks at the job are a possibility. You see yourself in a coffin: you will live a long, wonderful life in good health. See Urn.

Depth Psychology: A coffin means that you need to say goodbye to something that has died. Something new is waiting for you, and you can only get it going if you have “buried” the past. See Cemetery, Death, Grave.

Redemption, resurrection and salvation are all symbolized by the coffin. Contemplation of the death experience can lead to dreams of a coffin, in this case symbolizing the physical body, though we may be attuned to the unseen spiritual world.

Psychological / emotional perspective: We are perhaps shutting our own feelings away and therefore causing a part of ourselves to die. There may be a dull, unaware state of consciousness which is lacking in spiritual insight.

Material aspects: When we dream of a coffin, we are reminding ourselves of our own mortality. We may also be coming to terms with the death of a relationship and feelings of loss. This may also be the first warning of a weakened state, a total lack of vitality.

Placing something no longer there in its right place. This dream symbol most likely evokes fear, but before making quick interpretations, carefully consider all of the details in this dream.

The coffin could symbolize a lack of energy or vitality in the dreamer. It could represent the death of one stage of life and movement into another. (Not necessarily physical death! In fact, some cultures believe that if you see a person dead and in a coffin, he will most likely live a long and healthy life!) When dreaming about coffins, we may be contemplating the nature of the death experience and may access the state of consciousness that is attuned to the spiritual world. Most simply, and most likely, the coffin in your dreams may represent feelings of confinement and lack of freedom. See also: Burial, Death

Dreams of crawling symbolize that you are beginning a new venture and are tentatively trying to get your footing. You may be realizing the need to have patience with yourself while you learn a new skill. Keep in mind that you have to crawl before you can walk.

Crawling on one’s knees in a dream represents a chronic illness, or praying in a sitting position while being able to stand up in prayers. It also could mean wavering in one’s decision to travel and being reprimanded for it, or it could mean losing interest or lacking vigor.

If a poor person sees himself crawling in a dream, it means that his needs will be satisfied.

If he is a rich, it means that he will become needy. Crawling in a dream also could mean complaisance and partiality toward people.

Dreams of a draw bridge represent that you are creating rigid boundaries regarding who and what you allow into your life, rejecting energy that is non-supportive of you. Also, your unresolved trust issues may be keeping you from allowing love and intimacy in your life.

Looking into the perfumery drawer or the drawer where the precious stone balance is stored in a dream means high winds of profits, satisfying one’s needs and reuniting with one’s family. Apaper storage drawer means longevity. In general, a drawer in a dream represents glad tidings.

If one opens a drawer and finds a pearl or a gem inside it in a dream, it means good news or a profit one will receive in few days. (Also see Table of Contents)

If a person dreams that he has drawn water from the well and given it to people to drink, it means he will be a means of providing livelihood to orphans, the weak and poor. It also means he will live a life of piety and virtue. Perhaps his wealth may become a means of people proceeding for Hajj.

If we dream of finding something, such as a precious object, we are becoming aware of some part of ourselves which is, or will be, of use to us. We are making a discovery or a realisation, which depending on the rest of the dream scenario may be about us or about others.

The mind has an uncannv knack of drawing our attention to what needs to be done to enable us to achieve our aims. It will use hiding, searching and finding as metaphors for effort we must make in the waking state. So to find something without having to make too much effort would show that events will lake placc which will reveal what we need to know.

3- We may be close to finding something within our spiritual search which will enable us to move forward.

To find a new object, person or thing represents that you are discovering new aspects of yourself and are reconnecting with something you thought was lost, stolen or missing. Your dream is giving you the message that everything is coming together for you.

Psychological / emotional perspective: The mind has an uncanny knack of drawing our attention to what needs to be done to enable us to achieve our aims. It will use hiding, searching and finding as metaphors for effort we must make in the waking state. So to find something without having to make too much effort would show that events will take place that will reveal what we need to know.

Material aspects: If we dream of finding a precious object, we are becoming aware of some part of ourselves that is, or will be, of use to us. We are making a discovery or a realization, which may be about us or about others.

To dream that you find something, suggests that you are coming into contact with some aspect of your psyche or unconscious. You are recognizing a part of yourself that was previously repressed or undeveloped.

To dream that you find a person, indicates that you are identifying new facets of a relationship. You may be taking a relationship to a new level or direction.

Example: ‘I went into a cellar. It was rather cavelike. I had to scramble to get into it.

The entrance was difficult to find, but I had discovered it many years before and been in lots of times. I found objects in the cellar and was looking for something’ (Tony C). Usually, as in the example, to discover, realise, become aware of some aspect of oneself and gain access to or use of. One might be living with con­stant resentments about one’s past or present situation, and then ‘find’ release from this for a day, yet not be conscious how it was achieved.

The dream might attempt to define this. Or it might be a new idea you realise unconsciously in sleep.

Example: Then I was with my father (dead) and was showing him a handful of exotic banknotes I had found in the building. They were £100 notes. I wasn’t sure if the money was legal tender or not.

The notes had an unusual design’ (Andy). Andy has found a sense of his own value—the money —but is not sure if other people also value him.

The dream illustrates the attempt to ‘find a place* in society.

The effort to search and find is frequently to do with one’s own identity, and what one is searching through is one’s experience, as in Tony’s cellar above, or this example: l was looking into the crowd in the film to find me and it was like looking at a snapshot, it felt very important that I find me, I saw my green slacks just showing, right at the back of the crowd’ (Trudy K). See look; see. Idioms: find oneself; find fault; find out; find one’s bearings.

(Abandoned; Discarded item; Lost item; Gleanings) Finding something abandoned or discarded or lost in a dream means receiving a precious gift from an employee or a servant one will treasure, or it could mean receiving a cheap item one cares to keep, receiving an inheritance, or it could mean begetting a blessed son.

(Hand) Fingers help one’s worldly needs or craft and serve one’s benefits in the hereafter by identifying and pointing at what is true and identifying what is wrong. In general, fingers in a dream represent one’s children, wife, father, mother, money, property, wealth or craft. Positive looking fingers or increase in their number in a dream represents growth, while deformed fingers in a dream mean the opposite. One’s five fingers in a dream also represent the five daily prayers. Thus, if the fingers are interpreted to mean the five daily obligatory prayers, then the fingernails represent the supererogatory (arb. Nafl) prayers. Ifthe fingers are interpreted as money, then the fingernails represent the due alms tax (arb. Zakiit), If they are interpreted to represent an army in the dream, then the fingernails represent their weapons. Fingers in a dream also represent the days, months or years. When fingers are interpreted to mean money, and ifsomeone cuts off his finger in a dream, it means that he will suffer from financial losses. Long fingers in a dream are regarded as greed. (Also see Body’; Five fingers; Thimble)

Vision: Seeing a large finger in a dream: you have an unconscious hankering for love and sexual contact (particularly in women’s dreams).

A dirty finger announces quarrels and unpleasantness. Cutting yourself means mishaps or gossip. Are you missing a finger in your dream? Is one finger too thick, too thin? The interpretation of such images depends upon which finger is involved.

The little finger is a phallic symbol and represents sexual needs. Is a finger raised to admonish you? Is it a warning? Is it pointing at something? If a finger is missing, you are cither missing the above- mentioned character traits or exaggerating them. Looking at fingerprints suggests you pay more attention to your individuality.

To point a finger or see someone else pointing is calling your attention to whatever other symbol in the dream the finger is indicating.

If you view the symbol in question as a positive one, then good fortune lies ahead - soon.

If you view the symbol as a negative image, then caution is called for in any business, financial or romantic matters.

If the finger points at a specific person whom you know, that person - or someone who reminds you of that person - is not to be trusted, and any dealings with him or her call for a great deal of caution.

A cut, broken, or bandaged finger is a dream of contrary, indicating significant successes after a great deal of effort.

If you are aware that the finger is of a left hand, you are being warned that any shady sort of dealings, whether business, financial or romantic, will not go the way you hope, and could have upsetting consequences.

To see your fingers in your dream means you are good at taking acting and communicating with others. physical and mental dexterity. They indicate manipulation, action and non-verbal communication. Here are some specific meanings of some finger dreams: If you dream your fingers are injured or have been chopped off, you are worried about your ability to accomplish some demanding task or perform in a situation.

To dream of a finger pointing at you means you are feeling guilty about something. Dreams that feature your little finger represent your mental power, memory, and ability to communicate.

Vision: Filing your finger nails: you are very bored. See File. Fingernails are breaking off: deep down you hope that a certain matter does not succeed. Cutting your finger nails: you want to cut a person down to size. Seeing two hands with extremely long fingernails: a sign of powerful, aggressive emotions (conscious or unconscious). This dream may be a warning to you to hide those sharp “claws” or you may be bothered by someone else’s sharp intellect.

If these fingernails scratch anyone, beware—you are in danger of getting seriously hurt.

Depth Psychology: The fingernail usually symbolizes the “intellectual weapon” used to defend yourself against the attacks of others. Scratching someone means working off unconscious aggression. See Cat.

To dream that your fingernails break indicates that you are struggling to stay away from some circumstance or responsibility.

To dream that you are polishing your fingernails represents beauty.

To dream that you are chewing your fingernails suggests that there is a situation you feel is beyond your ability to deal with. You don’t know how to handle this circumstance.

To dream that your fingernails are growing quickly indicates your wish to connect with someone. You would like to reach out to others in some way.

To dream that a man has long red fingernails indicates that he is connected to his emotions and is sensitive to the needs and feelings of others. This dream may also represents sexual desires and sensuality.

Dreams of your fingerprint represent your unique, one-of-a kind, creative essence and nature. You are connecting to your soul and your authentic way of doing things. You are putting your finger on the way that works best for you.

To dream of seeing fingerprints, if they are not your own, suggests that you are missing someone or something. You may also be involved in a confusing relationship, in which you aren’t sure of the other person’s feelings.

If you dream of seeing your own fingerprints, or having them taken by police, you are feeling guilty about something. It’s possible that you haven’t been entirely truthful with a certain someone, or you’re blaming yourself for a real-life situation.

They symbolise his borther’s and sister’s chidren (ie. Nephews and nieces ). At other times they symbolise the five daily salaah. Thus, if any defects are seen in a persons’ fingers, it is suggestive of similar short comings in his salaah; or it forewarns mishaps regarding his nephews or nieces-depending entirely on which of the two aspects are implicated in the dream.

Pointing at someone or something represents an accusation. Alternatively, in a magical setting this may symbolize directing power toward an intended goal.

A finger to the lips indicates silence as the best course of action right now. Hold your words and use this time to think things through.

Raising the two central fingers is a protective emblem from classical times, averting the influence of the “evil eye.” Consider from what or whom you feel the need to protect yourself and why.

Clenched fingers reflect tension or anger that has not been directed constructively.

The central finger of the hand is an emblem of the phallus, which actually dates back to Rome when prostitutes used it to beckon their customers. This usage slowly changed to our modern insult. Tlie question here is to whom is the insult directed and why?

Crossed fingers symbolize your wishes and hopes.

Fingernails have several implications. First, they were a common component for magical spells to gain power over another. Second, depending on how they’re used in the dream, these can be a kind of weapon. In addition, fingernails over a blackboard reveal irritations.

The fingers on the hand relate to work and service in the world. They may also be used to point out a situation, to blame, or to accuse. Damaged or hurt fingers may point to difficulties and limitations at work.

The little finger relates to memory, communication, daintiness, and the intellect.

The ring finger, or Venus finger, relates to contracts, marriage, and other bonds in relationships.

The middle finger, or Saturn finger, is associated with structure, form, hard work, and responsibility.

The index, or forefinger, is associated with Jupiter and is the finger of authority, God, accusation, or judgment.

(Accomplished; Compassed) A finished business in a dream connotes life and continuity. Completing good deeds in a dream means desiring to have children. Completing one’sjob in a dream is a sign of prosperity for rich people and the strong ones. It also signifies owning properties and having control over a vast land and its people. (Also see Incomplete job)

(Hand) In a dream, the fingers of the right hand represent the daily five time prayers.

The thumb represents the pre-dawn prayer, the index represents the midday prayer, the middle finger represents the mid-afternoon prayer, the ring finger represents the sunset prayer, and the little finger represents the eveningprayer. As for the fingers of the left hand in a dream, they are interpreted to represent one’s nephews.

To cross or intertwine one’s fingers in a dream means difficulties and poverty. (Also see Body’; Fingers; Thimble)

(Legendary bird; Mythical monster) In a dream, a griffin represents a haughty person, an innovator or a powerful person who disdains to follow the advice of the people of the faith.

If a griffin talks to someone in his dream, it means that he will receive money from someone in authority, or that he could become an assistant to a strong man.

If a griffin drops something to someone in a dream, it represents a divine blessing that will come at the hand of a ruler. Ifone sees himselfriding a griffin in a dream, it means that he will rise in station and rank. Ifone hunts or kills a griffin in a dream, it means that he will deceive someone. Ifhe sells a griffin in his dream, it means that he will oppress someone. Ifhe captures it without a trick in his dream, it means that he is a courageous young man. Hugging a griffin in a dream means marrying a beautiful woman.

A griffin in a dream also represents a beautiful woman, news from a distant land, distant travels, or idle talk about what is true and what is false.

Material aspects: Symbolic of fire and air combined, the griffin is used in everyday life as an emblem, so can appear in dreams in the form of a logo. It will represent the need for intelligent communication.

The symbol of infinity, also know as the lcmniscate, which looks like the numeral “8” placed on its side, signifies the eternal cycle of time. Its appearance may help you understand time’s illusion and the never-ending story of existence.

Psychological / emotional perspective: For most people, infinity is beyond understanding, so when in dreams we have no sense of boundaries or a realization that we are not separate from anything else, this is a sense of infinity.

Psychological / emotional perspective: Raw emotion is present in dreams when we are able to access hose things we choose to cover up in everyday life. Where we have difficulty in expressing this, such feelings can be given vent to in dreams.

Material aspects: Images in dreams that highlight a state of rawness may be bringing to our attention that elements of our lives have not been worked on or worked with to their best advantage. Raw meat might represent a wound and raw vegetables a dietary deficiency, particularly if they are those we do not like.

Dreams of raw foods denote extreme attention to your intake of energy and your ability to make the most of a situation, and garner that, which supports your vitality. Perhaps you are feeling naked, unabashed, authentic, and connected to your spirit and pure essence. Alternatively, you may also be feeling raw and vulnerable, and desirous of a more juicy and passionate life.

Seeing loose silk in a dream means being enamored, or falling in love.

If a person in authority wears silk in a dream, it represents his arrogance. Wearing yellow or red silk in a dream means a sickness.

If a warrior wears one of these two colors in his dream, it means that he will be decorated for his chivalry.

If a man of knowledge is adorned with silk in a dream, it means that he is desirous of worldly status, or that he will lead people astray through innovation. As for the rest of people, wearing silken garments in a dream means that one’s deeds are worthy of paradise, though such a person may attain leading ranks and success in the world as well. Wearing a silken garment in a dream also means marriage to a woman from a noble lineage. Wearing a silken shawl without patterns in a dream is better than a cotton or a woolen shawl and particularly a patterned one. (Also see Silk merchant)

Vision: Looking at silk fabric means a bright future and exciting events ahead. Buying silk: be honest, are you about to cheat on your lover? W earing clothing made from silk: you would love to have the admiration of other people. Are you hiding feelings of inferiority? Weaving silk fabric, or spinning silk thread yourself: vou will have to deal with manv uncertainbes in life. Are you living in a fantasy world?

Depth Psychology: Are you entertaining grandiose ideas? Would you like to ushinen? Don’t overdo it—silk tears easily! See Clothes, Velvet.

A dream of wearing silk is a lucky omen which promises you will achieve all the necessities of life and some of the luxuries too.

If your dream featured spun silk or bolts of silk, it is a warning that flattering people to get what you want, will end up backfiring against you. It’s better to be straight forward with people instead.

Seeing him in a dream means celebrations and joy because of the beautiful colors he displays in his shop. Seeing him in a dream also may represent a social worker, a spiritual guide, or a psychologist who is expert at solving problems and promoting peace. (Also see Brocade; Silk)

Wearing a turban made of silk or raw silk means a person’s authority will cause his downfull in matters pertaining to his Deen and world. Also, whatever his earns during his term of office will be unlawful.

In a dream, straw represents richness, prosperity and a good harvest, for one who gathers straw ends and brings them home. Eating straw in a dream means poverty and hunger. Locking or placing straw in an unsuitable container such as safe or a dresser in a dream means depression and destruction of cattle feed. Straw in a dream represents charities. Abundance of straw in a dream also represent a community where the female count exceeds the number of men. Wheat straw in a dream means goodness and trustworthiness. (Also see Wheat straw)

If you dream of drinking through a straw, then this dream is showing you that you are sucking energy from a particular source, to get nourished, quenched, and filled up. Consider what it is that you are drinking and how it makes you feel.

If you dream of drawing straws, then you are grappling with the fear of coming up short, or fearing that if you win, then someone else will come up short. Dreams of a house made of straw means you have flimsy structures of support in your life that could be huffed and puffed and blown over. In general, straw signifies warmth and wealth that has not yet manifested.

Vision: Seeing a straw hat: you are wasting your time on unimportant things. Also—you are too talkative! Lying on straw: your financial situation will take a turn for the worse. Wearing a straw hat: you will enjoy a few happy, carefree days.

Depth Psychology: The dream warns about taking material risks or indicates an impending crisis. See Hay.

Symbol: Strawberries, like violets, are symbols of humility, but also temptation.

Vision: Enjoying a bowl of strawberries means luck in your love life. See Apple, Berries, Pear. Looking at strawberries: the affection you have for another person is growing. Collecting wild strawberries: you would like to have a love affair. Spilling strawberries: disappointment in matters of love. See Berries, Fruit.

Depth Psychology: Strawberries symbolize your need for friendship as well as an intimate relationship.

To dream of seeing or eating strawberries represents your erotic thoughts and desires. Strawberries reflect the female aspects especially referring to sex. This dream may also suggest that you are close to achieving your objectives.

To see or use a drinking straw in your dream suggests that you have been taking some things for granted. Pay more attention to the people around you. You will find that you will build stronger and more meaningful bonds with them.

To dream that you are buying drinking straws indicates that you are trying to buy your way into a situation or relationship.

Surfing may be the next best thing to walking on water, and surfing a giant wave may comment on riding the curl of a great creative wave, which may result in a great deal of productivity. Surfing may comment on hew competent you feel or point to some forward-moving energy that cOuld carry your idea a long way. Each wave you surf represents a new manifestation of your creativity or a new opportunity.

Dreams of surfing the ocean waves can represent oneness with nature and your ability to ride the ebbs and flows of life with mastery and grace. Dreams of web surfing represent exploration and a desire for information, answers, solutions and mental stimulation. Channel surfing can be an expression of insatiability. See Ocean and World Wide Web.

Being carried away by emotions (Water), being transported by and giving in to the existing Rhythm. See Sailboat. Here the power of the Winds, as well as the intellect, is used for moving forward. This is also often an expression of fear about going under, in the sense that the Head would be submerged under Water (similar to fear of emotional chaos, as in Swamp). This is also a sexual and virility symbol (“Surfers do it standing up”). See Captain, Admiral.

When we, or others, are wearing a veil we are either trying to hide something, or are only partially accepting knowledge about ourselves or our relationship to others. Also consult the individual entry for veil.

To dream of using wadding in the loading of an old fashioned rifle means you are arming yourself against the hostile actions and words of others. When used in the filling of artistic work then it shows your creativity will be well rewarded.